Aurora, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dearborn County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,704 Population 1,126/sq mi density
$46,733 Median Income $27,692 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $278,410 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 39.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,733 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,733
38% below
$27,692 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $278,410
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
44%
Rent
64%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aurora residents earn a median household income of $46,733 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,692. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aurora is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,410. Median rent is $750/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

17.0% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aurora has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,704
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,126/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,733
Per Capita$27,692
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$750
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$278,410
Housing Units1,553
Rent Burden39.0%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,671/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation538 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Aurora was founded in 1819.
The median home in Aurora was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.